PBS- Documentary Abortion Providers Under Siege

Thank you PBS, FMF, and the brave doctors like Dr. Warren Hern who continue to put their own lives and the lives of their families in danger to protect and stand up for women! My utmost appreciation to you all.

Watch the short documentary and take action!

Feminist Majority Foundation - Choices Campus Blog: ACTION ALERT: Thank PBS for their recent special "Abortion Providers Under Siege"

The World Will Know

Last night I went to a private viewing of The Stoning of Soraya M. put on by Vital Voices and Human Rights Watch. The film was a powerful documentary that moved my heart and mind and left me in tears. The film is a heart wrenching portrayal of the complete disregard for women's rights and the horrific act of stoning used as a method of execution under some interpretations of Islam. I applaud directors and writers Cyrus and Betsy Giffen Nowrasteh and the phenomenal cast. Shohreh Aghdashloo you are my hero! See it on June 26th in select theaters across the county. If you are in DC, check it out at the E Street Landmark Theater.

Check out the trailer and other info at www.thestoning.com

The Stoning on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?sid=0&id=7411231&hiq=rachel%2Cmiller&ref=search#/pages/The-Stoning-of-Soraya-M/89299732663?ref=ts

Vital Voices: http://www.vitalvoices.org

Human Rights Watch: http://www.hrw.org/

Human Trafficking Awareness

Think about where your shoes came from next time you get dressed in the morning.

Talkin' Bout a Revolution

If you are looking for some quality music in your life, check out Tracy Chapman. She is phenomenal, and since I discovered her earlier this year (I know, I am showing my youthfulness), I cannot stop listening to her. Tracy's lyrics confront women's issues head on and are very powerful. Her vocals and instrumental accompaniment are absolutely fabulous as well.

Her albums and tour dates can be found on her official website: http://www.tracychapman.com/

National Young Women's Leadership Conference

Young women, check this out! I am so fortunate the conference is being held at UDC so I can sprint down Van Ness in between dance practices to catch the sessions.

A Powerful Noise

Everyone! Kick off Women's History Month by going to see A Powerful Noise on Thursday!

http://www.apowerfulnoise.com/about.html

Part of the cost of your ticket will go to CARE, an international development organization investing in women to change the world!

http://www.care.org/index.asp